Upper Caboolture

About Upper Caboolture

Upper Caboolture is mainly a rural/residential district but with a suburban area on its eastern boundary and is immediately west of Morayfield. This quiet suburb is close to everything but away from the hustle and bustle of busier suburbs.

For the best bushwalking in Upper Caboolture head to Sheep Station Creek.

Protected since 1977, Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park offers walkers and horse riders a quiet and easy escape into nature. The bushland reserve is abundant in wildlife including different species of birds, reptiles, butterflies, marsupials and mammals, its open, grassy forests providing an ideal habitat for the resident koala, wallaby, short-beaked echidna, and locally threatened Greater Glider families.

History of Upper Caboolture

A settlement at Upper Caboolture predated the survey of the Caboolture township in 1869.

The post office directory in 1915 recorded a mail contractor, four timber getters and several farmers (mainly dairy) at Upper Caboolture. By 1949 the directory recorded more farmers, 23 of whom were in dairying and 14 who grew bananas.

Formerly a rural area on the fringe of the town of Caboolture, since the 1990s the Upper Caboolture has become increasingly urbanised.

Heavy rain closes Moreton Bay roads, schools
1 Nov 2026

Heavy rain closes Moreton Bay roads, schools

Heavy rain and flash flooding have impacted 61 roads across Moreton Bay, with closures in Caboolture, Morayfield and Burpengary, and Morayfield State High School closed. Follow the latest updates.

Detection dogs find elusive glider
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1 Nov 2026

Detection dogs find elusive glider

Endangered southern greater gliders have been discovered at 10 new Moreton Bay sites, expanding their known range to 11. Detection dogs and upcoming drone surveys are helping uncover hidden populations of the elusive “flying koala.”

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
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1 Nov 2026

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay

A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.

New parks for school holidays
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1 Nov 2026

New parks for school holidays

Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.

World-first vaccine for koalas
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1 Nov 2026

World-first vaccine for koalas

An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.

Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
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1 Nov 2026

Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum

Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **

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Young volunteer makes Heroes final
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1 Nov 2026

Young volunteer makes Heroes final

Tristan Kolio, who was inspired to join Moreton Bay SES after the devastating floods of 2022, is now a finalist in the QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards.

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1 Nov 2026

Funding call as homelessness hits record high

The number of homeless people in the City of Moreton Bay has risen 90 per cent in the last decade, according to 2021 Census figures.

Sporting salute to Brett
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1 Nov 2026

Sporting salute to Brett

The Moreton Bay region will host a special sporting tribute to Senior Constable Brett Forte on Saturday (October 5).

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1 Nov 2026

New "tourist park" plan for region

Plans have been lodged for a new caravan park and amenities in the Moreton Bay region.

Perfect Place to salute Phil
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1 Nov 2026

Perfect Place to salute Phil

Phil Hungerford, organiser of runs and triathlons in the Moreton Bay region and beyond for more than 40 years, is to have a reserve named in his honour.

"Concerns" remain over Master Plan
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1 Nov 2026

"Concerns" remain over Master Plan

Campaigners say their “work is by no means done”, despite generally welcoming the final Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan. Check out graphic and comments.

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1 Nov 2026

New servo plan for major road

Plans have been submitted for a new service station near one of Moreton Bay’s biggest visitor attractions.

Bridge is back - higher and stronger
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1 Nov 2026

Bridge is back - higher and stronger

The new $8.9 million White Patch bridge has been opened - more than two years after the only entrance to the area was washed away.

Classmates-turned-friends take top UniSC honour
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1 Nov 2026

Classmates-turned-friends take top UniSC honour

What’s better than watching your friend graduate from the UniSC Moreton Bay, with a top academic honour? Standing beside them, doing the same thing!

Mini farm to close - and reopen
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1 Nov 2026

Mini farm to close - and reopen

The Mini Farm Project will close its half-acre Samford site at the end of next month - and take up an “incredible opportunity”.